Mother Up

This week K&G are sharing their holiday hot takes on everything seasonal - debating on to have real or fake trees, to elf on a shelf or to not elf on a shelf, Christmas card faux pas, best Christmas movies of all time, when it's appropriate to bring a new partner to a holiday gathering and a whole lot more! Connect with Kacie & Gianna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.motheruppod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/motheruppod⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod⁠⁠⁠⁠ View full show notes at ⁠⁠⁠www.motheruppod.com⁠ Great offers for you from our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. We believe in the power of therapy!! Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by using the code MOTHERUP or signing up at this link:⁠ ⁠https://betterhelp.com/motherup⁠⁠.

This week Kacie and Gianna are back with former guest, Ashley Gordon. Previously on to discuss her IVF journey, Ashley is now sharing all about her business as a quantum healer and manifestation coach. What does that have to do with Mothering Up, you ask? Just about everything. Ashley shares how we can use our intuition as moms, expand our capacity (yes, it’s possible!), get outside of overwhelm and lead the lives we want to live.  We discuss: How she got started in her business Navigating imposter syndrome Leaning in and listening to your intuition and why it’s so necessary when it comes to motherhood The power in listening Ways to better our relationship with ourselves and with others How to recognize our deepest inner critic (the DIC in all of us) Reframing overwhelm as moms And more! Connect with Ashley: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thequantum.coach/⁠ ⁠https://www.thequantum.coach/⁠ Connect with Kacie & Gianna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.motheruppod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/motheruppod⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod⁠⁠⁠⁠ View full show notes at ⁠⁠⁠www.motheruppod.com⁠ Great offers for you from our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. We believe in the power of therapy!! Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by using the code MOTHERUP or signing up at this link: ⁠https://betterhelp.com/motherup⁠.

Kacie and Gianna are joined by board-certified neurologist Dr. Sharon Stoll to discuss neurodevelopment in children, the effects of screen time and contact sports, her experience with postpartum depression and advice for moms going through it and navigating mom guilt (and when sometimes it’s a good thing!). Dr. Stoll completed her fellowship training in Neuroimmunology at Yale School of Medicine, where she also served as an assistant professor for over 8 years. Her contributions to the field have earned her numerous awards and she is a well-known medical commentator for national news outlets such as ABC, CBS, and Fox News. Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Stoll is a published author in numerous peer-reviewed journals, an internationally renowned speaker and a dedicated patient advocate. Connect with Dr. Sharon Stoll: www.instagram.com/DrSharonStoll www.DrSharonStoll.com www.twitter.com/DrSharonStoll Stoll Medical Group Connect with Kacie & Gianna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.motheruppod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/motheruppod⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod⁠⁠⁠⁠ View full show notes at ⁠⁠⁠www.motheruppod.com⁠

In this episode we are sharing our favorite gifts for moms, dads, in-laws, grandparents, husbands, teenagers, and the person in your life who has everything. We’re breaking down the most magical, meaningful, and useful gifts this holiday season that your loved ones will be sure to remember for years to come - bonus, we’ve made the list and checked it twice so all you have to do is get to clicking! Visit https://www.motheruppod.com/episode/giftguide for full show notes and links to all items mentioned in this episode. Connect with Kacie & Gianna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.motheruppod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/motheruppod⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod⁠⁠⁠⁠ View full show notes at ⁠⁠⁠www.motheruppod.com⁠

Etiquette expert Alison Cheperdak shares insights on wedding etiquette, thank you notes, personalized gifts, hosting tips, setting boundaries, and creating fabulous experiences for oneself and others. The discussion also touches on the power of small gestures, digital communication etiquette, and gracefully navigating social situations.

This week on Mother Up, we’re breaking down all of our favorite parenting hacks - from organizing the home to organizing digital files, managing multiple schedules, and new ways to build yourself up when shopping postpartum instead of letting it bring you down! We’re exploring innovative ways to navigate the everyday challenges of early motherhood and find moments of joy and balance. We discuss: Our favorite postpartum items and how we use them uniquely Practical tips for managing birthday party gifts (before it becomes a stressor) A hack for maintaining self-confidence and body positivity after baby The practicality and benefits of one-piece bathing suits Maintaining cleanliness and reducing the spread of germs in the home Travel and household organization  And more! Connect with Kacie & Gianna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.motheruppod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/motheruppod⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod⁠⁠⁠⁠ View full show notes at ⁠⁠⁠www.motheruppod.com⁠ Great offers for you from our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. We believe in the power of therapy!! Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by using the code MOTHERUP or signing up at this link: ⁠https://betterhelp.com/motherup⁠. Looking for something that makes life a WHOLE lot easier with the tap of a few buttons? YOHANA is it. We are happy to be a YOHANA ambassador and bring you a concierge service for families– think, planning meals and grocery lists, ordering birthday cakes, sourcing and sending gifts, finding qualified vendors in your area, etc.-- for one low price a month. Get your first month of services for just $49 (hello, no brainer!) when you use the code YOMOTHERUP. Check it out here:

This week we’re joined by Tech Wellness Advocate, August Brice. August began her tech wellness journey over 25 years ago after developing Electromagnetic Sensitivity (otherwise known as ES). ES led her to years of research and discovery, unlocking the key to health and wellness, safety and security. Feeling the negative effects that tech devices such as cell phones had on her and seeing the addiction in others led to her pursuing research on tech addiction and cyber-security issues with technology. The path culminated in a nice balanced ratio and respect for technology which we call the Tech Wellness Ways. As a Tech Wellness Advocate, August makes sure that others have the information they need to thrive in a world brimming with tech and create mindful and balanced relationships with technology. We discuss: August’s story and how she came to be a Tech Wellness Advocate EMF and EMF sensitivity The four levels of tech toxins Baby monitors and EMFs Technology and kids The importance of having a “social media plan” as a family Internet addiction and prevention Incandescent versus LED lights How our bio-individuality plays into EMF sensitivity  Being mindful when it comes to our digital practices Connect with August: https://www.instagram.com/techwellness/ https://techwellness.com/ Connect with Kacie & Gianna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.motheruppod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/motheruppod⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod⁠⁠⁠⁠ View full show notes at ⁠⁠⁠www.motheruppod.com⁠ Great offers for you from our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. We believe in the power of therapy!! Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by using the code MOTHERUP or signing up at this link: ⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/motherup⁠⁠⁠. Looking for something that makes life a WHOLE lot easier with the tap of a few buttons? YOHANA is it. We are happy to be a YOHANA ambassador and bring you a concierge service for families– think, planning meals and grocery lists, ordering birthday cakes, sourcing and sending gifts, finding qualified vendors in your area, etc.-- for one low price a month. Get your first month of services for just $49 (hello, no brainer!) when you use the code YOMOTHERUP. Check it out here: ⁠⁠⁠https://glnk.io/5w2qk/motheruppod⁠⁠

Rounding out Pregnancy Loss & Awareness Month, Kacie and Gianna are discussing their Halloween plans, what they suspect will be some of the most popular costumes, Britney Spears’ new book, conspiracy theories, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and hot takes before highlighting their own stories of loss. Be sure to let us know if you close your eyes at the dentist or not in our latest Instagram post (IYKYK)! Connect with Kacie & Gianna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.motheruppod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/motheruppod⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod⁠⁠⁠⁠ View full show notes at ⁠⁠⁠www.motheruppod.com⁠ Great offers for you from our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. We believe in the power of therapy!! Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by using the code MOTHERUP or signing up at this link: https://betterhelp.com/motherup. Looking for something that makes life a WHOLE lot easier with the tap of a few buttons? YOHANA is it. We are happy to be a YOHANA ambassador and bring you a concierge service for families– think, planning meals and grocery lists, ordering birthday cakes, sourcing and sending gifts, finding qualified vendors in your area, etc.-- for one low price a month. Get your first month of services for just $49 (hello, no brainer!) when you use the code YOMOTHERUP.

Kacie and Gianna have the pleasure of interviewing Ashley Gordon who tells her journey through unexplained infertility and multiple rounds of IVF before welcoming a little boy. Using both the scientific tools and knowledge from doctors as well as opening her own spiritual toolbox, parenthood was a long time manifestation for Ashley but it wasn’t without heartache along the way. The three discuss:  Ashley’s life pre-parenthood and the curveballs she was thrown as a teenager What her IVF journey revealed to her that required healing The difference between IUI and IVF The worst parts of IVF (both mentally and physically) and the parts that aren’t so bad Self-advocacy and its importance in fertility and working with healthcare providers Utilizing plant medicine and spirituality And more Ashley takes us on a powerful journey through her three-year struggle with infertility and her ultimate triumph in becoming a mother. This episode is more than just a story of resilience and perseverance. It's a lesson in manifestation and the power of embracing both the light and darkness within ourselves. Mentioned in this episode: Hold On, Baby!: A Soulful Guide to Riding the Ups and Downs of Infertility and IVF https://springfertility.com/ Connect with Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/thequantum.coach/ https://www.thequantum.coach/ Connect with Kacie & Gianna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.motheruppod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/motheruppod⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod⁠⁠⁠⁠ View full show notes at ⁠⁠⁠www.motheruppod.com⁠ Great offers for you from our sponsors: Looking for something that makes life a WHOLE lot easier with the tap of a few buttons? YOHANA is it. We are happy to be a YOHANA ambassador and bring you a concierge service for families– think, planning meals and grocery lists, ordering birthday cakes, sourcing and sending gifts, finding qualified vendors in your area, etc.-- for one low price a month. Get your first month of services for just $49 (hello, no brainer!) when you use the code YOMOTHERUP. Check it out here: ⁠⁠⁠https://glnk.io/5w2qk/motheruppod⁠⁠

This week we’re joined by NFL Network reporter and mom to twins, Sara Walsh. After spending several years committed to growing her career, Sara and her husband were finally ready to jump into parenthood. The problem? Sadly, her pregnancies always ended in miscarriage. In this episode, we talk to Sara about her experience of loss over and over again and the darkness that came with it (she gets HONEST and we love it) as well as her decision to do IVF which resulted in twins.  Sara shares what she grieves from her last pregnancy, the paralyzing fear that comes with pregnancy after loss, how she was able to keep going, advice for anyone going through infertility or even just a rough time in life, balancing a career and motherhood (and grappling with loss while working) and a whole lot more.  Connect with Sara: https://twitter.com/Sara_Walsh https://www.instagram.com/sarawalsh10/ Connect with Kacie & Gianna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.motheruppod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/motheruppod⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod⁠⁠⁠⁠ View full show notes at ⁠⁠⁠www.motheruppod.com⁠